Jobs in Brisbane
Applying for jobs
A lot of jobs will be posted online, so get to know the websites that can offer up opportunities. Sites such as seek.com.au and careerone.com.au are a good place to start, and more short-term casual positions can be found on gumtree.com.au.
Many casual or part-time jobs in smaller hospitality or retail outlets won’t always be advertised online. Sometimes a sign in the window saying “Staff wanted” is all the advertising they do, which is a great opportunity for you to show up in person with your resumé and make a good impression.
Here are a few tips:
• Don’t be shy: walk into the business and ask to talk to the manager. • Have your resumé ready: take at least two copies with your contact details. • Ask the right questions: about expected hours, pay rate, start date and any special requirements. • Get contact details: store your new boss’s phone number and email. • Pick the right time: avoid busy hours — forget meal times for restaurants, and lunch-time/late-night shopping for retailers. • Always show your eagerness: if no work is available, ask if they know of other businesses looking. You never know your luck!
Current openings
Jade Buddha Bar and Kitchen (waitresses & bartenders, weekend availability a must); Hospitality All Rounder at the Newmarket Hotel (ALH Group — RSA & RSG required); section waiters and bar staff at Walter’s Steakhouse; a part-time Team Member in Woolloongabba; an experienced Kitchen Hand at Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen; bar/wait staff at Brewhouse Brisbane (Woolloongabba); a casual Barista in Fortitude Valley; fine-dining all-rounder waiters at Olive and Angelo (Brisbane CBD); waitstaff, baristas & bar at a busy brasserie; a part-time Kitchen Hand in Bulimba; and experienced section wait staff at Rico Bar and Dining (Eagle Street Pier). Drop into the GV workshop to keep your resume current and get set for phone calls and interviews.
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